A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7821465 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 72924881 epoch_slot_no: 176081 block_no: 7821288 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 54196 time: 2022-09-29 22:39:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20953d55b7b43712ba5f09f204199105c64fb7a007d0ff7420872410b67b23e4Block Operator
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